From Courchevel to Val d’Isère and Megève, these sumptuous five-star hotels have everything you need for an unforgettable winter holiday. From rooms with a chic mountain ambience to tasty food in the restaurants and spas with views over the mountains, here’s a non-exhaustive list of some of the hotel jewels to discover when the first snowflakes arrive.
The Grandes Rousses at Alpe d’Huez
You’ll have to climb to an altitude of 1860 metres to reach this jewel of a hotel in Alpe d’Huez, just east of Grenoble. This five-star hotel overlooking the Oisans massif has three terraces, including one with a heated swimming pool, ideal for soaking up the sun. In total, there are around a hundred accommodation units, including 18 suites and a loft, alongside a 250 square metre private chalet.
Les Grandes Rousses, with its distinctive design combining references to the mountains and refined elements, has several culinary areas: the bistronomic L’Esperance, La Ferme d’Hubert and Les Mas’hauts, with kitchens focusing more on Alpine dishes. There are also private bubbles on the terrace, so you can immerse yourself in the typical winter atmosphere for the duration of a meal.
And for a moment of absolute relaxation, the luxury hotel invites guests to its magnificent spa. Based on Alpinotherapy, this haven of peace features a range of body treatments, a grotto hammam, a sauna with mountain views and a bath bar, a concept that allows guests to choose a personalised bath.
Les Airelles in Courchevel
At the heart of the 3 Valleys lies one of Courchevel’s five luxury hotels. Les Airelles welcomes its guests in a 19th-century Austro-Hungarian castle facing the summit of the Saulire. Less than 50 rooms, including 15 suites and a flat, are available in the hotel, which also has four private chalets. There are six restaurants with Italian, Savoyard and French accents.
The spa boasts a sublime swimming pool, sensory showers and soothing waterfalls. An iconic address where wood panelling, stained-glass windows, touches of red and a few sophisticated pieces come together, all wrapped up in an exterior architecture that is instantly recognisable and atypical.
Four Seasons in Megève
On the edge of Mont d’Arbois, this prestigious hotel boasts an elegant, uncluttered and luxurious décor and magnificent mountain views. In addition to its fifty rooms, including 14 suites, the Four Seasons features the Michelin-starred restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920, the Japanese restaurant Kaito, a wine cellar and a bar with terrace.
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